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improve access to the wing, while giving it
a similar aesthetic to the house for a more
inclusive appeal.
“To achieve this, we replaced missing
external stonework on the house, using
new stone from the original quarry, and
refinished the detailing, right down to the
intricate diamond window patterns. The
wing’s exterior has also been reworked to
match the main house.”
The owners lived in the house for
many years before remodeling, so had a
clear idea of what they wanted. While the

family had used the bedrooms of the main
house, they found they spent most of their
time in the less formal kitchen, dining and
family rooms of the addition.
The layout of the house remains much
the same, but features such as paneling
and fireplace surrounds were restored and
a circulation stair moved to improve flow.
“We also transformed the connection
to the wing, turning a narrow passage into
a broad hall with arches and columns, in
line with existing elements in the formal
living and dining rooms,” says Carty.

Preceding pages: This historic home has been
returned to its original glory, while a later addition
has been reinvented from the basement level up.
These pages: A new external entry opens into
the informal living room in the extension. Interior
detailing is matched to that of the original 1890s
house. A hallway now provides an easy transition
from the formal part of the home to the wing.
Following pages: A new kitchen in the wing
is designed without upper cabinetry to avoid
blocking the views. From this vantage, the effect is
like looking out to sea from the prow of a ship.

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